How to pronounce neckties
Say it like NEK-tyze. Neckties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK).
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- NEK
- tyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neckties pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of neckties
American and British speakers say neckties in essentially the same way: /ˈnɛkˌtaɪz/ in the US and /ˈnɛkˌtaɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEK-tyze.
What does neckties mean?
- plural of necktie How to pronounce necktie
Questions about saying neckties
How do you pronounce neckties?
Say NEK-tyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neckties?
Neckties has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEK). Broken into parts: NEK · tyze.
Do Americans and Brits say neckties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪz/ and the British form is /ˈnɛkˌtaɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.